Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Im exploring my career options after 2 years of school and no real job offers (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) I am considering looking in to becoming a CO, as I have fished all my life and went hunting with my father until I was legal to do it myself. What kind of education is needed to apply for this position and what is the application process? Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MNR Report post Posted July 15, 2010 Becoming a Conservation Officer requires education, training and dedication. A new recruit would be expected to possess some knowledge and experience in the field of natural resources management and knowledge of the related legislation. Other desired qualities include excellent communication and interpersonal skills; analytical, investigative and intelligence gathering skills; the ability to work independently and proficiency in computer use, handling firearms, and hunting and fishing. Approximately 250 students graduate from college programs in this field each year, making this an extremely competitive field of employment. General Requirements There are also several key criteria without which a candidate cannot be appointed, including: the ability to qualify as a Conservation/Peace Officer; possession of a valid driver's licence; the ability to complete use of force training and firearms certification; the ability to meet the physical demands of the position; and, a willingness to work in remote locations, travel for extended periods of time, work shifts, weekends and holidays and perform your duties effectively despite inclement weather. CO positions occur periodically throughout the province. Jobs with the OPS are advertised at the following site which provides helpful advice on how to apply for Ontario Public Service jobs. www.gojobs.gov.on.ca Educational Opportunities Although it is not a mandatory requirement, a diploma in natural resource management would help prepare you for a career in natural resources enforcement. Candidates with related training and experience (e.g. a similar position in another province or in law enforcement) may also be considered. Some examples of post-secondary institutions in Ontario that may offer related programs include: Algonquin College 315 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3K2 Collège Boréal (offers courses in French) 21 Lasalle Boulevard Sudbury, Ontario P3A 6B1 Confederation College P.O. Box 398 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 4W1 Lakehead University Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology 640 Latchford Street Box 2060 Haileybury, Ontario POJ 1KO Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology 443 Northern Avenue Box 60 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 5L3 Sir Sandford Fleming College School of Natural Resources Box 8000 Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5E6 University of Toronto Centre for Environment Earth Sciences Building 33 Willcocks Street Room 1016V Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
